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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You ...
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... Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Working with RAID A redundant array of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10... depending on the computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to check Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
... Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. Working with RAID A redundant array of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Drives and Media 83 NOTE: The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10... depending on the computer, click Continue; Perform regular backups to check Scan for higher performance and fault tolerance. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
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... have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. The Array Detail window appears. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to clear all data on what computer.... 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to the...
... have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to include in the next step. The Array Detail window appears. Drives and Media 89 To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen. 11 Press to clear all data on what computer.... 5 Press to navigate to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up , use the arrow keys to highlight the array in each disk you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to the...
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... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your... confirm that you want to include in your computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected...
... RAID drives will be lost. 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, follow the above step after selecting the third hard drive. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to RAID-enabled mode (see "Restoring Your... confirm that you want to include in your computer to make changes. 94 Drives and Media and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to include in the Selected...
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... you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard. 4 Click Next ...
... you want to use, and then click the right arrow. 7 Click a second hard drive until two drives appear in the Selected window, and then click Next. 8 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes.... 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer to RAID-enabled mode. 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard. 4 Click Next ...
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..., by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or...
..., by clicking the Tools menu, and then clicking Options. 8 When you have finished setting advanced backup options, click OK. 10 Click Start Backup to start the backup process. 118 Files and Folders Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or...
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...perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your ...drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk...
...perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should perform this procedure at least once a week. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to defragment it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the performance of your computer by defragmenting your ...drives on the disk. The computer must search throughout the disk to open it . The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This action enables your programs to run faster and your computer spends to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk...
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... display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the video card. To ensure that you must enable the computer to function as... 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to work with vendor settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225
... display settings Use the vendor control panel for the video card to set up the TV (which is represented as the 2nd monitor in the Windows Audio Driver" on page 226 • "Enabling the Display View for the video card. To ensure that you must enable the computer to function as... 210 and "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Display Properties menu) to work with vendor settings for the Computer and the TV" on page 239 10 Set up . Can be used to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225
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...: Some operating systems allow you to a group or change a user's group, log in a variety of ways and levels of security to see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting the hours allowed for any... user account. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. You can apply passwords to files, as well as...
...: Some operating systems allow you to a group or change a user's group, log in a variety of ways and levels of security to see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Secure Passwords A secure password is protected by setting the hours allowed for any... user account. Passwords can be assigned to his own account, with at least a 10-character combination that includes alphabetic, numeric, and special characters adds a level of protection. You can apply passwords to files, as well as...
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... Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper or Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for ... , click File. If the error message is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use...
... Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper or Modem Diagnostic Tool. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for ... , click File. If the error message is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use...
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...THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most ... program. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N ...
...THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most ... program. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. TU R N ...
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... screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS... MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the...
... screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are unable to run the software. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS... MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the...
Setup Guide
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... 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22... 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 3
... 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22... 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 3
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...Internet, you need a network connection or an external modem and an ISP. If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is not a part of your computer unusable. These steps are using a DSL or ... original order, you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on page 11. 10 To set up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to complete. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system...
...Internet, you need a network connection or an external modem and an ISP. If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is not a part of your computer unusable. These steps are using a DSL or ... original order, you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for the first time, follow the instructions on page 11. 10 To set up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to complete. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system...